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Summer Color: Orchid

Posted
on July 15, 2014

Color is the key to making a great statement with your
clothing. Bright colors, subdued colors,
dyes, and washes all contribute to your personal look, and choosing the right
color is the foundation for a great outfit.

Pantone, the authority on all things color, releases an
annual “Color of the Year”. The Color of
the Year 2014 is Radiant Orchid, and it is a color as beautiful as the flower
from which it was named. We think a color
so lovely deserves the spotlight for this post.

Radiant Orchid is best used as an accent color. Orchid pillows on a neutral couch or Orchid
napkins in a simple place setting are both happy surprises in a well-decorated
room. Orchid in your clothing provides
just as much pop as it does in your home decorating. Lighter shades of Orchid can soften a look, portraying relaxation and calmness. A
darker shade of Orchid portrays confidence and playfulness. We love Orchid’s flexibility and versatility,
reminding us of our clothing designs here at San Francisco City Lights! We wanted to show you how we put our own
touch on the orchid color family. Here is our take on these beautiful shades of Orchid: